Materials Program Manager

Lex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Bengaluru is seeking a Materials/Production Planning specialist to shape strategic direction, goals, and measurement systems to meet business targets. You will oversee CTB processes, coordinate with Global Supply Managers, and ensure timely material flow to support production.

You will also drive E&O risk management and new product readiness to maintain a resilient supply chain. Role focuses on optimizing materials readiness, allocations, and executive-level reporting to support growth and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Materials / Production Planning.
• Engineering degree and MBA from a premier institute.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction, goals, and measurement systems for business targets.
• Clear CTB process visibility and partner with GSMs on material issues.
• Ensure smooth material flow to meet production schedules and inventory needs.
• Lead obsolescence and end-of-production transitions with timely resolutions.

Skills

Materials / Production Planning

Analytical thinker

Strong communication skills

Executive presentation ability

Education

Bachelor in Engineering with MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Description

Do you enjoy seeing products come to life? You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction, goals, objectives and key measurement systems to ensure the business goals are met. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Clear to build: Handle the CTB process, ensure the process is working smoothly and we have clear visibility on materials over a 26-week horizon. Partner with the CM’s and the GSMs (Global Supply Managers) on all identified material issues (including sub-tier supply chain) until issues are closed/resolved.

Logistics: Ensure the smooth flow of materials necessary to meet the production schedules, inventory control requirements, and on-going production line support. Make sure that we clearly understand the logistics requirements by commodity to enable an uninterrupted flow of materials.

Excess & Obsolete

• Lead phase-out of obsolete parts and the transition to new production materials.
• Identify and mitigate E&O in advance to ensure we make the correct company decisions regarding build plan changes, cut-in vs. roll-in requirements, post ramp qualification opportunities, etc.
• Highlight parts with liability and propose solutions to management. - Upon Engineering Change Notice (ECN) or End of Production (EOP) events, track & audit E&O claims, report to Finance for financial reserves, and ensure timely resolution and closure of such claims/reserves.

New Product Materials Readiness

• During New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, lead material readiness meetings with the GSMs to ensure that we understand the supply base and related challenges (i.e. supplier location and logistics, sole sourced modules, component lead-time, supplier share of business, order lead time and order cancellation window).
• Identify critical engineering release breakthroughs; assess necessity for risk ramp and associated liabilities, to ensure material supply for product ramp is protected.
• Identify issues early in the NPI phase and monitor/drive these to resolution prior to ramp. - Identify supply chain on modules and components to ensure that we understand any new challenges associated with the new product.

Allocations

• Play a meaningful role in the allocation of components that are in short supply.
• Provide an aggregated view of supply versus demand as the baseline for program and site-allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with the Supply Demand Management (SDM) team and GSMs to make sure we allocate parts to improve revenue. Communicate the allocation plans with the significant parties.

Executive Management Reporting: Build and maintain reports and summaries on a regular (weekly/daily) basis to support the business growth. Ensure data is accurate and on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Materials / Production Planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise and prior OEM materials management experience
• “Advanced User” of Excel and a deep understanding of Excel Modeling techniques
• Professional experience with complex supply chain, technical expertise, or prior OEM management experience preferred
• Highly analytical and detail oriented
• Strong written and oral interpersonal skills with the ability to present to Executive teams
• Bachelors in Engineering with an MBA from a premier institute

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Role Number: 200675701-0321